RAW converter?

DJMorgan

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I need one, Or maybe I already have one but not been aware of it, I installed the Nikon Disc when I got it, So maybe its in there...

Can anyone point me in the direction I need to be in ?

thanks :) :thumbs:
 
Hi Daniel, I have "Image Data Converter" on my PC, but I cannot remember if it came with my Sony Alpha or I loaded it free. It has some basic functions, but most importantly allows you to convert RAW files into other formats (Tiff, JPEG), and then sharpen and enhance the images. I now shoot RAW, and convert to TIFF format, which means that an image from my Sony Alpha 700, converted from RAW into TIFF is typically around 20 MB - 25 MB before I start cropping.
I am still a complete novice at all this, but the image quality compared to straight JPEG does not bear comparison. There is less pixellation, noise and the colours seem more vibrant.
Andy
 
So do you suggest I shoot in raw, And then Convert it to TIFF? I mean, How would I convert it to TIFF?

Thanks Andy :)
 
Was ViewNX2 on the disc, if so that is what you can use. If it was not on the disc then it is a free download from Nikon.
 
viewnx2 is good and its free as Suvv has said..
 
Thanks guys, I joined a photography class a few week back, and we was going over different file types, And nearly everyone recommended I shoot in RAW!

Mainly because it preserves every detail near enough.
 
DJMorgan said:
Thanks guys, I joined a photography class a few week back, and we was going over different file types, And nearly everyone recommended I shoot in RAW!

Mainly because it preserves every detail near enough.
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There are those who would disargree with that saying jpeg is as good, but I'm firmly in the raw is better camp, you can squeeze even better quality again if your camera has the 14 or 16 bit option for the raw.
 
Well its a D3000, So I aint sure if it has but it may do haha!

Im looking to upgrade next year anyways, Iv learnt what I need to through classes etc, And Id like a bit more of a "better" camera, If that makes sense.. :S
 
It's worth remembering that RAW is not a universal format.

It's what that camera model produces. Canons produce .CR2 files, Nikons something else (.NEF ?) and the RAW spec presuamably changes with new models as Adobe has to keep producing camera RAW updates as new camera models are introduced.

As for converting to TIFF, you open in your RAW editing / viewing application and save to TIFF - simples.

It's worth a thought that in 100 years time someone might be able to open a TIFF file (assuming thay can access the media !) whereas the chance of opening a RAW file are remote.
 
Also remember what you are shooting. Sports toggers will nearly always shoot in Jpeg because they have to get them to the newsdesk and haven't got the time to go through 300, 400, 500 or upto and over a 1000 shots.

So if you dont need them quickly then give RAW a go, at least you will learn from the experience.
 
Tools/Photoshop/Image processor in Bridge is ideal for batch multi saves
 
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